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First-year teacher thrives in challenging position
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
BJ Martens a nominee for Parr Award Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Jennie Emery Elementary School made its nomination for this year’s Edwin Parr Teaching Award, and showed no hesitancy in nominating BJ Martens. Principal at Jennie Emery Elementary School, Curtis Uyesugi, says that although he struggled initially when it came to hiring Martens, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man headed to jail on mischief, release order charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who just can’t seem to stay away from his mother’s home, won’t have a problem staying away for the next several weeks, because he’ll be in jail. Justin Jordan Payne was sentenced to one month in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of forcible entry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpha House running intox facility and homeless shelter
By Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comOver the next six months Calgary-based Alpha House will be running both Lethbridge’s new intox facility as well as its emergency homeless shelter.Combining the two under one organization, but at two separate locations, during the COVID pandemic makes co-ordinating the local response effort a bit easier, admits Kathy Christiansen, executive director of Alpha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge male and female with drug and weapons offences
By Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2020
Members of the Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team have charged a male and female with numerous drug and weapons offences following a search warrant at a west side home.In early April the CST began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity that culminated with the execution of a search warrant on April 22 at a ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College holding online graduation ceremony
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald Lethbridge College will hold an alternate convocation ceremony online for graduating students on Friday. Students will also receive a convocation package in May, which will include a save-the-date card that will allow them to participate in the 2021 convocation ceremony. “We know that crossing the stage in front of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to stand trial on weapons charges later this year
By Shurtz, Delon on April 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man accused of firing a gun on the westside last October is set to stand trial later this year. Jarret Bruce Healy, who is in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was in court Wednesday, where his lawyer confirmed the trial is scheduled to run Nov. 30-Dec. 18. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health for parents
By Submitted Article on April 23rd, 2020
Brad Moser ASSOCIATED COUNSELLING SERVICES Everyone’s mental health is being impacted by COVID-19, especially children’s. Here are some strategies that parents can use to maintain their own mental health while supporting their kids as well. Re-framing the situation. Every crisis has opportunities. How could this improve your relationships with your kids? How it can bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Program cut a sad day for Pronghorn hockey founders
By Sulz, Dave on April 23rd, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com The demise of the University of Lethbridge men’s and women’s hockey programs represents a sad event for one of the people who helped lay the foundation for Canada West hockey at the university more than 35 years ago. Gary Bowie was the university’s athletic director in the early 1980s when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This butt is no joke!
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A major fire which burned through the river valley in the area of the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands on Tuesday afternoon was likely started by improperly disposed smoking materials. “This is our fire season,” stated Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Marc Rathwell at a press briefing on Wednesday at city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety at local food facilities a concern to City officials
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com There are heightened concerns about local food plant safety after outbreaks of COVID-19 at the Cargill High River meat packing plant and JBS Lakeside plant in Brooks have hit employees hard and begun to spread in both communities. City of Lethbridge Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell admitted there was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads not guilty to numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of two men charged in connection with a robbery last year is headed for trial, while a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the other man. Kyle James Young Pine pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of robbery, unlawful confinement, disguised with intent, ... Read More »
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